Remember When 3-9-2022

(Above) All-Vets comes down in 1997 - The big debate of 1997 was the fate of the former All-Veteran’s Social Center clubhouse.  The debate ended on Feb. 11, when crews demolished the old clubhouse, which was once a grand gathering place.

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago • March 1997

Kail A. Christensen

Kail A. Christensen, 58, the son of Dorothy “Dot” Cagle, of Clear Lake, and Larry A. Christensen, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Clear Lake.

Arrangements are pending at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Avenue North, Clear Lake.

Kail A. Christensen

Kail A. Christensen, 58, the son of Dorothy “Dot” Cagle, of Clear Lake, and Larry A. Christensen, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Clear Lake.

Arrangements are pending at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Avenue North, Clear Lake.

Remember When 3-9-2022

(Above) All-Vets comes down in 1997 - The big debate of 1997 was the fate of the former All-Veteran’s Social Center clubhouse.  The debate ended on Feb. 11, when crews demolished the old clubhouse, which was once a grand gathering place.

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago • March 1997

Decorah stops Clear Lake from advancing

(Above) Joe Faber goes air born to get to the basket over a Decorah defender.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

by Marianne Gasaway

Top ranked Decorah held off a determined Clear Lake team to advance to the State Tournament.  The Vikings hit free throws down the stretch to extend a four-point lead with :48 remaining to a 46-39 victory.

Decorah stops Clear Lake from advancing

(Above) Joe Faber goes air born to get to the basket over a Decorah defender.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

by Marianne Gasaway

Top ranked Decorah held off a determined Clear Lake team to advance to the State Tournament.  The Vikings hit free throws down the stretch to extend a four-point lead with :48 remaining to a 46-39 victory.

Battle of the Badges to be played March 12

The 11th Annual Battle of the Badges hockey game is being held at the Mason City Arena on Saturday, March 12.  

Battle of the Badges brings local law enforcement vs. fire/EMS together on the ice to support Make-A-Wish Foundation.  

Since the beginning of Battle of the Badges, over $400,000 has been raised for charity.  

Battle of the Badges to be played March 12

The 11th Annual Battle of the Badges hockey game is being held at the Mason City Arena on Saturday, March 12.  

Battle of the Badges brings local law enforcement vs. fire/EMS together on the ice to support Make-A-Wish Foundation.  

Since the beginning of Battle of the Badges, over $400,000 has been raised for charity.  

Former CLHS dance team members having success at National level

by Michelle Watson

Iowa State Dance Team and Pom group has been selected to represent the United States as the U.S. Nationals Pom team at the 2022 ICU (International Cheer Union) World Championship.  Bella Clabaugh and Cale Schmitz, both 2021 graduates of Clear Lake High School and freshman members of the Iowa State Dance Team and Pom group are members of the ISU team. 

Former CLHS cheerleaders having success at National level

by Michelle Watson

Iowa State Dance Team and Pom group has been selected to represent the United States as the U.S. Nationals Pom team at the 2022 ICU (International Cheer Union) World Championship.  Bella Clabaugh and Cale Schmitz, both 2021 graduates of Clear Lake High School and freshman members of the Iowa State Dance Team and Pom group are members of the ISU team. 

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